Project Manager (Construction)

Government client (agency undisclosed); Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Government client in Rockhampton is seeking an experienced Project Manager (AO6) to lead end-to-end building projects across pre-design to post-construction phases. The role focuses on delivering scope on time, within budget, and to quality, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders daily.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field and strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial acumen to drive value-for-money outcomes in a government construction environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing building or construction projects end-to-end.
• General industry Construction card.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a deadline-driven environment.
• High-level communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end building projects, including pre-design, design, documentation, contract administration, and post-construction
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Deliver projects in line with scope, time, cost, quality, and cash-flow requirements
• Oversee contract administration across traditional and non-traditional contract systems
• Engage with clients daily to ensure expectations are met and outcomes achieved
• Lead negotiations with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver value-for-money solutions
• Monitor and control project performance, including reporting on time and cost variances
• Conduct project audits and ensure quality assurance standards are maintained
• Support fee determination, client billing processes, and financial performance targets

Education

Tertiary qualification (Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Town Planning, Quantity Surveying)

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a government client to recruit an experienced Project Manager (AO6) based in Rockhampton. This is a pivotal leadership role supporting the delivery of project management consulting services and contributing to the growth and sustainability of Queensland’s building and construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end building projects, including pre-design, design, documentation, contract administration, and post-construction
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Deliver projects in line with scope, time, cost, quality, and cash-flow requirements
• Oversee contract administration across traditional and non-traditional contract systems
• Engage with clients daily to ensure expectations are met and outcomes achieved
• Lead negotiations with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver value-for-money solutions
• Monitor and control project performance, including reporting on time and cost variances
• Conduct project audits and ensure quality assurance standards are maintained
• Support fee determination, client billing processes, and financial performance targets

About You

• Proven experience managing building or construction projects end-to-end
• General industry Construction card
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a deadline-driven environment
• High-level communication and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to quality

Highly Regarded

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Town Planning, Quantity Surveying)

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